HP 6980 Install the printer on an Ethernet network, Connect the printer to an Ethernet network

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Chapter 4

Caution HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway to manage the network's Internet access in order to limit exposure to viruses and guard against unwanted entry.

Ethernet network without an Internet connection

In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub. Devices use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses.

Install the printer on an Ethernet network

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process.

First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer software on each computer that will use the printer.

●Connect the printer to an Ethernet network

●Install the printer software

Connect the printer to an Ethernet network

Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network:

1.If necessary, set up the printer hardware.

For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

2.Verify that the printer is powered on.

3.Connect the Ethernet cable to an available port on the network hub or router.

Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable into a port labeled WAN, Uplink, or

Internet.

4.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.

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Contents Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsContents Ethernet problems 137 Welcome Special features Printer features Get startedOptional accessories Power button and light Buttons and lightsPrint Cancel button Quiet mode buttonResume button Print Cartridge Status lightsPictBridge lights Paper traysTray Out tray Printed pages are deposited in the Out trayPhoto/envelope feeder Envelopes PhotosPostcards Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputInstalled print cartridge Exit ink-backup modeAutomatic paper-type sensor To change a USB connection to a wireless connection Connect to the printerWireless networking Wireless networking basicsWi-Fi 802.11g and 802.11b To change a USB connection to an Ethernet connectionAccess points Adapters and access pointsWireless network examples Infrastructure mode What you need for a wireless infrastructure networkAd hoc mode Communication modesSwitch between 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless network settingsWireless profiles Wireless securityWireless network examples PrintingAd hoc networks Infrastructure networksMixed wired and wireless networks Wireless profilesExample Wireless network location Network name SsidProfile Atwork AthomeLaptop is configured for network2 Printer is configured for network1Laptop is reconfigured for network1 Ad hoc networks wireless direct-connect Wireless securityAdd security to the network Authentication and encryption Authentication DefinitionTypes of authentication Authentication typeTypes of encryption Encryption typeWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Wired equivalent privacy WEP WEP is a network featureWEP keys To add WEP encryptionConfigure the printer for an open system SecureEasySetup buttonOpen system Wireless Status light State of the Wireless Status light Printer statusWireless radio Report Page buttonNetwork light Status of the icon Status of the printer network connectionHow the wireless radio works Wireless Status lightDisable and enable the wireless radio Disable the wireless radioTurn radio off HP ReportPrint an HP Report Select the language Understand the HP ReportGeneral information MeaningWireless DNS ServerEmbedded Web server EWS MiscellaneousConfigure Bluetooth settings on a network printer Open the embedded Web serverReset the printer to the factory default settings ParameterDefault setting Networking glossaryOption NumbersUsers guide Chapter Users guide Wired Ethernet networking Hardware Hubs, switches, and routers Ethernet basicsCables Network communicationWhat you need for a wired network IP addressInternet connections RendezvousEthernet network examples DSL or cable Internet connection without a gatewayConnect the printer to an Ethernet network Install the printer on an Ethernet networkEthernet network without an Internet connection Previous installations Install the printer softwareState of the Link Task Light Go to step Software installation Ethernet lightsLink light State of the Link light State of the printerBluetooth wireless printing State of the Activity State of the printer lightConfigure Bluetooth settings If the Bluetooth device requires the address of the printerIf the Bluetooth device displays the name of the printer Click Bluetooth SettingsIf your printer is connected to a network Option Description Print photos Print borderless photosGuidelines Prepare to printSource Upper tray PrintQuality Best or Maximum dpi Print photos with a border HP Real Life technologies Photo print cartridge Install the photo print cartridgeOpen HP Real Life technologies Maximum dpi Color optionsAdvanced color management Gray photo print cartridgePrint black-and-white photos Store and handle photo paperSave money when printing photos HandlingPrint photos from a digital CameraUse a PictBridge camera PictBridge printingConnection light Error light Print photos from a Bluetooth camera Use a Bluetooth camera phoneDisplay Print other documents MailLetters Documents Envelopes Print borderless brochures BrochuresQuality Normal or Best Greeting cards Print brochures with bordersPostcards Transparencies Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpiLabels Paper Size A4 or US LetterIndex cards and other small media Source Upper tray Paper Type Automatic or Plain paperIron-on transfers Banners CD/DVD tattoos Paper Type HP CD/DVD Tattoo Source Upper tray Printing tips General everyday printingPresentation printing Select a print qualitySet the page order Print collated copiesPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Select the Copies and Pages paneSelect a paper type Select a paper sourceUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper typeAutomatic two-sided printing Resize a document Print settings Setup dialog boxPrinter software Print dialog boxSet a default printer Manage the printer Mac OS X 10.3 and laterManage the printer Mac OS X Add a printerView and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Click Add PrinterUsers guide Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsRemove plastic tape Select Power Management Set the auto-off featureAlign the print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorPrint a test View estimated ink levelsManually clean print cartridges Gather cleaning suppliesMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothingPrepare to clean Cleaning instructionsMaintain print cartridges Store print cartridgesHP Printer Utility Open the HP Printer Utility HP Printer Utility panesMac OS X 10.3 and later Mac OS XTroubleshooting Ethernet problemsPrinter does not print State of the Link light TaskState of the Activity light Cannot open the printers embedded web server EWSCheck the Wireless Status light Wireless communication problemsState of the Wireless Status light Task Wireless Status light is on State of the Wireless Status lightPrinter has the wrong network settings Printer communication modeProblem SolutionWireless access point filters MAC addresses WPAPrinter does not print Verify the followingCheck the printer lights Check the printer cable connectionCheck the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Accessories?Printer does not feed paper Printer ejects paperPrinter is stalled Paper mismatchPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridgePrinting in ink-backup mode message Print cartridge problem messagePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the printer settings Photos do not print correctlyReload the paper tray Colors are tinted or incorrectPart of the photo is faded Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photoImages in a connected digital camera do not print PictBridge problemsPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Bluetooth printing problems Banners do not print correctly Print quality is poorBlank pages print Print is fadedToo much or too little ink appears on Document is misprinted Problems with borderless documentsToo much or too little ink appears on Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Image is printed at an anglePhoto has unwanted border Ink smearsFading occurs on the edges of a printout Photo has an unwanted border For most paper typesError messages Problem with the print cartridge messageFor photo paper with a tear-off tab Out of paper messagePrinter lights are on or flashing Out-of-paper messageIf the status light is on and not flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingIf the status light is on and flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems HP support processAccessories Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory duplexerInstall the duplexer Automatic two-sided printingAutomatic two-sided printing problems Option for two-sided printing cannot be selected Automatic Two-Sided Printing Accessory specifications Install the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Sheet Plain Paper TrayTwo parts Load the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray AccessorySet the paper size Users guide 135 Use the 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory Load paperAuto Two-Sided Print Accessory with Small Paper Tray Sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory specificationsDimensions WeightPrint two-sided documents automatically Print postcards Slide the paper-width guide to the leftSource Rear tray Configure the printer to feed paper from the In tray Configure the printer to feed paper from the accessoryPrint small photos Print envelopes Users guide 143 Source Rear tray Paper Type Plain paper Paper size is not supported by the duplexer Duplexing specifications Small paper tray specificationsUsers guide 147 Accessories SuppliesPaper USB cablesSpecifications Printer specificationsEnvironmental information Environmental statementReduction and elimination RecyclingPrint cartridge recovery Users guide 151152

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